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« on: May 05, 2011, 12:28:22 PM » |
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Just thought I'd share this idea here. I bought a CB700 and it came with an extra gas tank, so I'm planning on using it to make a nice cafe seat for it. Let me know what you think of this idea!  |
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2011, 12:29:49 PM » |
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that's kinda cool there!
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2011, 12:31:10 PM » |
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Wow, that looks pretty cool to me. I'd probably want a little more padding for my bum though, just me  |
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2011, 05:38:21 PM » |
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I bet the lines would flow very nicely...do it right and it will be a great one of a kind bike.
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What is good Phaedrus, what is not good? Need we ask anyone this?
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2011, 06:39:16 AM » |
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might want to try and add some clearance on the tank for the lower bars
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2011, 07:12:13 AM » |
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aggressive.
I like it, but your ass may not.
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2011, 12:35:16 PM » |
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I dig the way these 700's look without the side covers, for some reason... Nice concept!
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2011, 04:08:54 PM » |
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might want to try and add some clearance on the tank for the lower bars
How does one do that? I thought of lowering the triple tree but that does nothing since the bars stay at the same level as the tank... Suggestions? |
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2011, 08:44:11 AM » |
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Making progress? I hope so.
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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2011, 02:05:26 PM » |
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Wow, that looks pretty cool to me. I'd probably want a little more padding for my bum though, just me Its actually proven that a firm seat or just that little less cushion is actually more comfortable then the soft seats... |
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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2011, 06:20:47 PM » |
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Wow, that actually looks really slick! I don't know if that aircraft number has any personal significance, but you could change it to 700 and have a nice call out for the bike itself  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2011, 07:59:36 PM » |
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Oh the 700 is a good idea. I'm going to start working on it soon, I just got done with finals. I'm going to model it in Solidworks and then start fabbing. I'll post lots of pics!
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« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2011, 01:19:08 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2011, 06:23:20 AM » |
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Hey, if you model up the frame in solidworks at all, I'd love to see that model once you are done? I've thought about doing that but I really don't have time for it. Oh the 700 is a good idea. I'm going to start working on it soon, I just got done with finals. I'm going to model it in Solidworks and then start fabbing. I'll post lots of pics!
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« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2011, 06:41:26 AM » |
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« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2011, 06:45:14 AM » |
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Its actually proven that a firm seat or just that little less cushion is actually more comfortable then the soft seats...
Sorry Snoop... Proven? by what? by whom?  Certainly not by my rear end...  I had a Corbin... Looked GREAT, perfect leather, nice shape, and HARD AS A ROCK...and an even skimpier passenger seat area than stock. It made me tired, and would give me a sore butt with less than an hours's ride on smooth roads... sold it to a forum member who loved it... more power to him... and you! But I can't see how your statement could apply to all riders... bought myself a used stock seat on ebay... much more comfortable to this old man. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2011, 09:35:48 PM » |
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Did you replace the forks or did you just lower them? or what exacly did you do there?
I like to lower mine too just like that...
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« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2011, 09:50:18 PM » |
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Photoshopped them it looks like.  |
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« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2011, 08:18:13 PM » |
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Sweet lookin Jet inspired Cafe. Love the idea. Hope it pans out. |
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« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2011, 08:19:31 PM » |
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could you make side covers that sort of are a "wing" shape?
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« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2011, 08:49:57 PM » |
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Not sure how I missed this thread. That would look really sweet done up like that. I've never been a fan of jet inspired bikes or cars but it really seems to work with the 700S.  |
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« Reply #21 on: January 02, 2012, 04:17:03 PM » |
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Did you ever build this bike? If you don't, I will....LOL
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« Reply #22 on: January 03, 2012, 10:30:11 AM » |
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Here is how I would give it the jet fighter look. I added a "700" to the tail instead of "400", I blacked out the front shock tubes, and painted a Russian star on the front which is the same as the Mig fighter jets and painted the brake calipers red. I also eliminated the front fender and got rid of the white lettering on the rear tire  |
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« Reply #23 on: January 07, 2012, 10:39:33 PM » |
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How are you going to black out chrome? And hilariously enough, I didn't see this thread the first time around, but I have mocked this up:  |
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« Reply #24 on: January 08, 2012, 01:46:15 PM » |
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Have you started a project thread for the 700 laminar?
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